Mercedes Medical Plans to Expand Facility, Create Jobs

Mercedes Medical is expanding its Sarasota facility and plans to add 47 new jobs over the next five years. The company is leasing and renovating a former Merita Bakery building, constructing a 4,300-square-foot call center for telesales, according to a statement. “Our sales have been growing 10 percent annually, and this expansion will allow us to double our sales force to 50 team members, in addition to adding other support positions,” said Alex Miller, CEO of Mercedes, in the statement. “Our goal for 2013 is $30 million in revenue, and $50 million by the end of 2015."